Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Pottery Jar Signed Blanca Isela Arras Olivas Polychrome

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Polychrome jar with a sgraffito and painted design of butterflies, hummingbirds, flowers, leaves, and branches, by Mata Ortiz artist Blanca … Read more Polychrome jar with a sgraffito and painted design of butterflies, hummingbirds, flowers, leaves, and branches, by Mata Ortiz artist Blanca Isela Arras Olivas. Signed "Blanca Isela Arras Olivas" on the piece, as shown in the last photo.

Measures approximately 6 7/8 inches tall (7.5 inches tall with the included felted circular stand) x 6.5 inches wide at the widest point.

Excellent pre-owned condition.

Mata Ortiz is a small village in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, less than 100 miles from the US–Mexico border, near the ancient ruins of Casas Grandes. Blanca Isela Arras was born in Nuevo Casas Grandes in 1971 and moved the other way, to Mata Ortiz, where she learned to make pottery. She is known for sgraffito and multi-color painted designs of hummingbirds, butterflies, and flowers.

The felted circular stand shown in the photos is included in the sale. See less